I don't use Windows Media Player either if I can avoid it.

says they are going to use Real Player for streaming. I thought...WHAT? I used to use them and didn't have a problem but my computer crashed this time last year and had to redo...and never really reinstalled it.

So...what are tips on something BESIDES "I-Tunes?" (I don't like I-Tunes..and I can't explain why...but want alternative that isn't crap)

Thanks!...

Real pain at work.

I didn't think it was a real thing.

What I read about "Real Player" was that it was a HOG for internet resources. I never heard anything about the spyware stuff...but then what player doesn't use SPYWARE these days? Sort of a badge of honor or something.

I just wondered what you all use that you feel is better than Real Player and isn't "I-Tunes."

Is there something? I've never used Win Media Player because I don't like Microsoft...but, I'm not a techie and many of you are and I've gotten good tips here on DU for the CLUELESS like me. But, I'm not stupid...just not a techie like many of you...which is why I'm asking.. Just need some alternatives for streaming my Smooth Jazz Fix.

I used it many years ago, and it worked great.

on MMOG games like for example EvE Online

There are several choices but I use the "Full" rather than standard or basic version.

http://codecguide.com/download_kl.htm

Don't use windoze though, just Linux. Just make it your default player.

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BTW, if you want good theatre and "audio movies" that you can listen to while
doing other things online, OTR is fantastic -- and I've not found any sites that
come within the same solar system as this one:
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http://otr.net/
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I recommend "Gunsmoke" and "Father Knows Best" to start -- and then have
fun exploring!!!
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It used to be so pervasive, but somehow it quietly slipped away unnoticed into the night. I had no idea it was still out there.